--- title: "Friends of the Hospital of St Cross — check charity number 218485 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of the Hospital of St Cross a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 218485. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Barby Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-the-hospital-of-st-cross retrieved: 2026-08-25T07:27:41.202Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of the Hospital of St Cross is a registered charity (number 218485) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £99,269 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Friends of the Hospital of St Cross? Registered charity number 218485 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Barby Road Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £99,269 Website [www.fsx.org.uk](http://www.fsx.org.uk/) ## What does Friends of the Hospital of St Cross do? Support the health services of Rugby by providing volunteers and by raising funds, for the benefit of the local community ## What causes is Friends of the Hospital of St Cross registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of the Hospital of St Cross yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of the Hospital of St Cross is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=friends-of-the-hospital-of-st-cross&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.fsx.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of the Hospital of St Cross a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of the Hospital of St Cross is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 218485) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Friends of the Hospital of St Cross's charity number? Friends of the Hospital of St Cross's charity number is 218485. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 218485? Search 218485 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Friends of the Hospital of St Cross do? Support the health services of Rugby by providing volunteers and by raising funds, for the benefit of the local community Does Friends of the Hospital of St Cross have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of the Hospital of St Cross. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Friends of the Hospital of St Cross? Friends of the Hospital of St Cross's website is http://www.fsx.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/218485).